Join Butt in a seedy world of sex, sin, shadows, and subterfuge as you take the ride of a full-on interactive comedic experience. Kick reality to the curb! Play in a world of dark dreams and bad similes.

for a previous production
“A tour de force of character comedy and clowning...Fleysher assembles her characters from everyone in the room, casting minor and major parts as she goes, with an intuition for involving the keen over the embarrassed...When the twist ending comes it’s an obvious but somehow unexpected one, and the most deserving finale we can imagine for such a masterfully immersive and hard-working character piece.”
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for a previous production
“This gonzo, immersive theatre experience finds Fleysher playing a 1930s hard-boiled detective creature, characterized by an amusing speech impediment and an adjustable lamp extending out of his back...The non-stop laughs come from Fleysher’s bug-eyed intensity, her fearless anything-goes and from the nervous uncertainty of what audience indignity might be coming next. If you want to be in a show rather than just at a show, Butt Kapinski’s got your number.”
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for a previous production
“’Butt Kapinski’ is not just a show...It could very well be the name of a new type of theatre/comedy style. It is improvisational theatre with a difference...This is very funny, adult comedy and Fleysher shows off her superb clowning skills magnificently, never stopping physically or verbally. Her people skills are great as well: she...has the required knack of leading us to just how she wants us...If you love ‘film noir’ and a hilarious fun time out...get your Butt into gear and see Kapinski.”
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for a previous production
"A choose-your-own-adventure murder mystery as Kapniski and the audience, together, create a ‘film noir’. Part-comedy, part social experiment, the work is an amalgamation of of clown, bouffon, improv comedy and immersive/interactive theatre at its best...The performance is fresh, dynamic, and highly entertaining...This show is bold, clever and very funny. No matter where you stand on immersive theatre, this show is for you."
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for a previous production
"Fleysher embarked on a meandering, dazzling odyssey of comic invention. The lack of distinctive narrative didn’t matter in the slightest, for this was not only a parody of the film-noir formula but an homage to the various repeated tropes the genre so often displays....There are few shows on offer in existence, let alone Edinburgh, which possess this level of comedic originality. 'Butt Kapinski' has its moments of depth too."
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for a previous production
"The show is a bonkers chiaroscuro hall of mirrors where the audience explores the existential grey area between good and evil...All entertainment factors aside, it’s one of many ways that the thematic interests and tensions of noir become a genuine part of the show’s texture...It’s outrageously funny, and a gorgeous grab bag of noir tropes and characters...A fascinating show. I’m deeply impressed with how Flysher manipulates, encourages and orchestrates us."
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for a previous production
“It’s a fun hour in daftness which doesn’t seem to quite pay off as far as a satisfying Film Noir plot ending is concerned but then with some neat meta-meta narrative and some easy ‘Bobby Ewing’ plot reset everything reaches a satisfying end...The narrative might be familiar, the plot might not always land well, but the hour spent in the ridiculous and collaborative presence of Butt Kapinski has been one of the highlights of my festival so far.”
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for a previous production
“An interactive comedy show about a detective...It should be emphasized just how strong a performer Fleyscher is...One of the finest physical comedians...’Butt Kapinski’ is a technical marvel, endlessly imaginative and one of the most inventive and interesting experiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe...The shows is made up almost entirely of these improvised moments and they vary greatly in quality depending on the confidence and clarity of the audience member approached.”
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for a previous production
“This is immersive theatre at its best, where the show's success very much depends on the whims of its audience, who at any point could derail the whole plot. But Fleysher's true strength lies in her ability to manipulate any scenario to its rightful conclusion, even if facts get muddled along the way. A fully realized character and a ludicrous and occasionally racy storyline make this an excellent piece of theatrical comedy.”
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for a previous production
“An interactive golden-age detective movie is created on stage with Fleysher’s alter-ego Kapinski leaning heavily on the audience for laughs...We’re invited to notice how we take these archetypes, particularly gender ones, for granted...We never quite get the satisfying noir narrative that the show promises...But this remains a playful and atmospheric fringe curio, a light-touch role-play for anyone who likes their dicks private and their femmes fatales.”
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See it if
You appreciate immersive theatre without getting heckled in any way. See someone really hilarious and clever put on a twisted show!

Don't see it if
Your sense of humor doesn’t let you laugh at stuff that’s a bit ridiculous and disgusting at times.

Also
This was such a great night! I felt really inspired seeing such a twisted person pull of such a weird character. It was structured so well! She didn’t make anyone uncomfortable although there was a lot of audience participation, which baffled me. Everyone was on board with her from the get-go. She is very skilled! This show was hilarious and one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve been to in quite a while.... Read moreRead less

See it if
You want to laugh and you have an off-kilter sense of humor. It’s halfway between a stand up comedy act and a one woman show.

Don't see it if
You are looking for an actual play, with a plot. If you don’t like audience participation. You can count on being part of the performance.

Also
Deanna Fleysher is a talented actress and comedian. It’s a thrill to watch her bring her quirky vision to life. Full of energy, she keeps you engaged throughout the hour and twenty minute show. I frequently chuckled. A few moments had me laughing hysterically. Still, there is no actual plot. It’s basically Fleysher running around the intimate space with a desk lamp strapped to her back recreating Noir tropes. Though I couldn’t help longing for something a bit more substantial, it’s an entertaining and worthwhile experience.... Read moreRead less

See it if
you'd enjoy being coerced (in your seat) into participating in a "scripted", off-the-cuff, very witty, no-holds-barred, 1+hr improv journey.

Don't see it if
you're not into immersive or participatory theater of any kind. Seemed remarkably easy for some, while uncomfortably forced for others.

Also
Be not afraid. It's a journey WELL-worth taking.

"Butt" (D. Fleysher) hangs as you enter the bar: creepy, quiet, walking around dusting stuff, checking & scouting for improv "victims". Right from the start, you're officially stuck. Ain't NOBODY leaving. You either let it all hang out, or you suffer in your uptight bourgeoisness.

"Butt" approaches most, flashing a very clever bodysuit lamp directly over each face. A crime's been committed & we're there to help solve it. Victims, the Press, organs, blood, whores, pimps... even furniture... is all acted-out by the audience.

"Butt" is fearless, energetic, w/very witty come-backs & an hysterical speech-impediment. Downside CAN be the dependence of our openness to participate, & how witty WE can be. Not a safe way to present a show, but when you're at the mercy of someone else's energy, desire & drive, it's a huge rush like no other. In that alone, Fleysher DEF succeeds immensely.

See it if
You are intrigued by a very interactive one woman comedic show. Half improv, half scripted appeals to you.

Don't see it if
You don’t want to be part of the show. I think every single audience member participated somehow. The humor is very black.

Also
Ms. Fleysher has a very original concept (with a creative use of a desk lamp!) Her interaction with the public was hit and miss for me. Sometimes it was hilarious, sometimes it fell flat. She could refine her improv skills a bit. Still, I would encourage everyone to go to support this unique, talented artist.... Read moreRead less

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